Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who emailed that Panera Bread is closing in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek. Tomorrow will be their last day:
Our bakery-cafe at 1140 Locust Street in Walnut Creek will permanently close its doors at the end of the day on Tuesday, May 22nd.
Of course, you can still get your favorites at one of our nearby bakery-cafes. We hope to see you soon.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Late last year we learned that Poke Bar would be coming to another downtown Walnut Creek spot, this time at Plaza Escuela, and their signage is now up.
From their website:
Our journey with fish began in 1989 when Yanagi Sushi was opened in the heart of Northridge, CA. Today it still stands after 26 years with a great following of regular patrons as well as a constant flow of new discoverers. With years of sushi experience under our belt, we found it was time to expand our horizons and experiment with what we know. We have been serving Poke since our early days and from its popularity. Based on our creativity, the idea for Poke Bar was incepted
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
In October we learned that a Joseph Abboud section would be opening within Men’s Wearhouse in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek and it has now opened. Note the separate entrance that has been added on the Locust St. side.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Get ready for another poke restaurant coming to Walnut Creek. According to the latest leasing information a restaurant called Poke Bar is planning to open where Inge’s Footwear used to be. Is this where the frozen yogurt place Red Mango used to be several years ago? Although it’s not clear exactly which Poke Bar will be opening, check out this menu from a Poke Bar which offer franchises. Stay tuned…
1101 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Men’s Wearhouse in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek is planning on building a separate entrance on Locust St. to their new Joseph Abboud storefront according to a Design Review agenda scheduled next month. Check out this Fortune article from a couple of years ago to see how Men’s Wearhouse incorporated Joseph Abboud into their store.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
18|8 Men’s Hair Salon, which opened last January in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek has now closed with much of their staff relocating to their Lafayette location a few stores down from the Cooperage. Check out their services in Lafayette here.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
It’s still only August but Spirit Halloween has opened for the second year in a row in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek. Click here for a 20% off single item coupon and get a head start on costume shopping. It’s fun to check out the displays and even though I was ready for it I got a shock surprise from some scary-looking puppet popping out at me.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
After Sports Authority closed in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek last spring, Spirit Halloween opened a few months later and they are back again for a second year running. Check out their online offerings here.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
In March we learned that Pizza My Heart would be opening sometime in April in Plaza Escuela (where Project Pie used to be) in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Curiously, a video on their Facebook page shows a spinning booth. Check that out here and their menu here.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
It’s been a while waiting for Pizza My Heart to replace Project Pie in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek but they are now planning to open next month sometime in April. Check out their menu here.
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